Author Archives: John Wheatley

Club Runs update

The Club Captain has supplied the following update:   There will be no more club runs in 2014.  Thanks Captain. Runs will resume in 2015.   As the Captain is 95 this year, more people need to volunteer to lead … Continue reading

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Club Run Sunday 14 December

WeatherBomb permitting the destination for Sunday’s Club Run shall be … Dinton Pasture.

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Club Run – Sunday 12 October

In view of the fact that a large Willesden contingent will be competing in the West London Hill Climb at Windsor Hill on Sunday 12 October, the club should try to go and support our riders. The club run to … Continue reading

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Club Runs – September-November 2014

Your club runs list can be downloaded here: WCC-Club-Runs-Sept- Nov 2014   (Word doc)

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WCC Road Race – Sun 7 Sept – marshals

Thanks to all those who have volunteered for marshalling duties so far. The HQ is the Little Milton Village Hall.   The postcode is  OX44 7QP.   This is different from the previous HQ we have used in Gt Milton.   … Continue reading

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Mike Eddlestone – funeral details

Mike’s funeral will be at 12.30 on Monday 1st September at East Flower Terrace, Breakspear Crematorium. Mike will be sadly missed by all of us in the Willesden Cycling Club. http://www.breakspearcrematorium.com/

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Road Race – Marshals needed – Sunday 7 September

MARSHALS NEEDED Your help will be needed to run successful and safe racing on Sunday 7th September 2014. We will need 15 or more people for marshalling duties.  All marshals will receive complimentary refreshments plus a full briefing, hi-viz jacket and … Continue reading

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Chiltern Cycling Festival

A superb day in Amersham for the Chiltern Cyling Festival, with Willesden riders taking part in the 100km ride, and Adam Huddle winning first prize for most authentic vintage rider. Great also to see Willesden’s Tour De France rider, Ken … Continue reading

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Tour of Britain – September

Now that the Tour de France has left Britain, and most of the British riders have fallen off, we can turn our attention to the Tour of Britain. The race goes through Great Missenden and Chesham on Friday 12 September, … Continue reading

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Willesden CC Road Races – 7 September

Please save the date now as your help will be needed to run successful and safe racing on Sunday 7th September 2014. We will need 15 or more people for marshalling duties, plus a catering team and other race roles … Continue reading

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Rocco Memorial Ride – 20 July

Willesden CC will be holding the next Rocco Memorial Ride on Sunday 20 July.   The route will follow the famous Bluebell Ride. The Event HQ will be the traditional start point for Rocco’s Audax events, Manor Farm Ruislip.   … Continue reading

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Hampshire (plus a bit of Berkshire and some Wiltshire) 26 July

Tony Willard has sent through some further details for the Hampshire (+Berkshire+Wiltshire) ride on Saturday 26 July. The ride will start at 09:00 from Oakley Schools, Oakley Lane, RG23 7JZ.   The outward route will take in Ramsdell, Baughurst, Brimpton, … Continue reading

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At the circuit, a mini film

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26 July – special Hampshire ride

Keep Saturday 26 July free, for a special invitation ride with the illustrious Oakley Pedalers.  The ride will start from Oakley in Hampshire, and head out to Hungerford, via parts of Berkshire and Wiltshire.  Suitable for all.  Further and better … Continue reading

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Club Runs May-June 2014

The wait is over.  The list has arrived.  WCC-Club-Runs-MAY-JUN 2014

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Club Runs – alteration

By Decree of The Club Captain, be it known that: The Destination of The Club Run for Sunday 23 March Shall Be Changed. And Shall Henceforth be Leighton Buzzard, Pages Park, in the County of Bedfordshire The week after, 30 … Continue reading

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Club Run 16 March

This week’s club run was by Royal Appointment.  A return leg stop off at Windsor Great Park, where the Post Office  does a roaring trade in ice-creams and afternoon teas.  Your correspondent enjoyed a Mojito ice, which claimed to contain … Continue reading

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Cheddington Club Run 09 March

Sun at last,  so we made the most of it with a loop out from Ivinghoe to the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard, then back to Cooks Wharf via Mentmore.  Apologies to Ian Oliver on the right for cutting him out … Continue reading

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Club Run Sunday 09 March

This weekend, temperatures could rise.   The club run destination is Cheddington Canal Cafe, and the ride is compulsory for everyone who is not doing anything else.

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Club run 02 March – Hare Hatch

Hare Hatch is the name of one of the old gates into Windsor Forest – the only remaining part of this woodland is the Maidenhead Thicket.   The club run went there to meet up with those riding the first … Continue reading

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